The age of secrecy is over. The advance of global transparency initiatives like the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) means the...
How the US Exit Tax Works: A Guide for Those Renouncing US Citizenship in 2025
More Americans than ever are planning to leave the United States, and its wealthiest citizens are leading the charge. Immigration enquiries surged after Donald Trump's 2024...
Expatriation Tax Planning for Citizens Leaving Canada
For many people, leaving Canada for good holds out the promise of a lifetime of adventure – but the biggest shock could happen before they ever set foot on a plane. That's...
UK Capital Gains Tax for Expats and Non-Residents
The United Kingdom stands on the cusp of introducing sweeping changes to how wealthy residents are taxed there. Those are on top of changes that have already been...
Taxes in Monaco: The Ultimate Guide
Monaco is where the world's wealth elites come to play – and protect their wealth. This glittering French Riviera jewel – within Europe and, yet, in many ways still without...
Lowest Tax Cantons in Switzerland
We rate Switzerland among the best countries in Europe to live in and do business. Wherever you travel in this country, you’ll be blessed with immaculate surroundings,...
Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Sale (What to Know)
Thinking of selling your US property? Don't rush into it. As a high-net-worth US citizen, resident or investor, you're likely familiar with the intricacies of the country’s...
Expatriation Tax Planning for HNW Citizens Leaving the UK Permanently
The UK is witnessing an unprecedented exodus of wealthy individuals amid escalating fears over the new Labour government’s tax policies. Since Prime Minister Keir Starmer took...
How to Reduce Capital Gains Tax: What HNWIs Should Know
One of the greatest obstacles to building and preserving wealth for any high-net-worth individual (HNWI) is the capital gains tax. Whether you're an entrepreneur selling...
Best Corporate Tax Havens for Your Business in 2025
For entrepreneurs and business owners, corporate tax is one of the most significant costs – and one of the few you can legally control. Relocating your business to a low-tax or...
Switzerland’s Canton of Zug Tax Rates
Switzerland’s glorious surroundings, high standard of living, top-tier infrastructure and favourable taxes have made it a firm favourite with international investors and...
Zero Corporate Tax Countries to Start a Business in 2025
For entrepreneurs, tax isn’t just an expense – it’s a strategic decision. Setting up your company in the right jurisdiction can mean the difference between keeping more of...
Top Emerging Tax Havens for 2025
When most people think of tax havens, they tend to picture some far-flung tropical paradise with little or no regulation and, of course, no taxes. Whatever image you...
Luxury Yacht Taxes: Deductions, Write-Offs and Low-Tax Countries
For many high-net-worth individuals, yacht ownership is a tangible symbol of years of hard work and shrewd decision-making. But the joy of cruising the Mediterranean or exploring...
How Does Renouncing Affect My US Estate Tax Exposure at Death?
The number of people who renounce their US citizenship is growing each year. But why do so many choose to leave the Land of the Free? There are many reasons. Some...
Do I Have to Pay US Taxes on the Sale of My Primary Residence?
To most people, a home represents far more than four walls, a collection of rooms and, if you're lucky, a plot of land. Your home is famously your ‘castle’, to quote 17th-century...
Expatriation Tax Planning for Citizens Leaving the US
‘The two hardest things to say in life are hello for the first time and goodbye for the last.’ American author Moira Rodgers could have been discussing renouncing US citizenship...
A US Expat’s Guide to the Foreign Tax Credit
The threat of double taxation – being taxed twice on income earned outside the US – isn’t new. It dates back to 1918 when Congress recognised the problem and introduced the...
Offshore Tax Strategy: Go Where You’re Treated Best
On the subject of giving advice, perhaps the American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou put it best: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know...
Five Low-Tax Countries for Expats in 2025
For most expats, the complex world of international taxes is often an afterthought. They read an article online about Malta’s unique corporate tax incentives or see a video of a...
